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JAMB Biology Past Questions & CBT Practice

Biology demands precise terminology and careful diagram reading. Successful candidates revise plant and animal physiology, ecology and genetics with active recall — and rehearse the standard practical setups before exam day. On this page you can try sample JAMB Biology past questions with the answers marked, open the paper for each exam year we have, and start timed CBT-style practice.

Sample JAMB Biology questions

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  1. Q12024MEDIUMBiology

    Which of these is a medium of transportation in plants?

    1. A.cell sap✓ Correct
    2. B.Nucleus
    3. C.Mitochondrion
    4. D.Ribosome
  2. Q22024MEDIUMBiology

    The type of circulatory system found in arthropods and some molluscs is

    1. A.open circulatory system✓ Correct
    2. B.closed circulatory system
    3. C.single circulatory system
    4. D.double circulatory system
  3. Q32023MEDIUMBiology

    Which of the following statements is true regarding cell growth?

    1. A.Cell growth is solely influenced by external factors
    2. B.Cell growth is a continuous process throughout the life of a cell
    3. C.Cell growth involves an increase in the number of organelles within a cell✓ Correct
    4. D.Cell growth occurs by cell division
  4. Q42023MEDIUMBiology

    Which of the following organs is primarily responsible for excretion in humans?

    1. A.Liver
    2. B.Pancreas
    3. C.Kidneys✓ Correct
    4. D.Lungs
  5. Q52023MEDIUMBiology

    Viviparity refers to the reproductive strategy in which

    1. A.Offspring are produced by internal fertilization
    2. B.Offspring are produced by external fertilization
    3. C.Offspring develop and are nourished inside the female's body✓ Correct
    4. D.Offspring develop and are nourished outside the female's body
  6. Q62024MEDIUMBiology

    The transmission of diseases through contamination of food is an economic importance of

    1. A.mosquitoes
    2. B.cockroaches✓ Correct
    3. C.butterflies
    4. D.bees

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